Intel Developer Forum Preview

Want to know what Intel is up to? Head on over to one of their worldwide Intel Developer Forum events, also known as IDF. The US version  typically the largest of them all — is held biannually in the Spring and Fall in San Jose, and the upcoming Fall show runs from 9/9 to 9/12. If you can’t make it to this important event, don’t worry. ExtremeTech will provide in-depth, running coverage of all the important advances, from Intel’s official line to tidbits gleaned from back-room meetings and late-night briefings.

As is customary a week or so before “IDF” commences, Intel representatives gave us a preview of what to expect at the show, so we’ll kick off our extensive coverage with a look at what to expect at this fall’s IDF.

According to Frank Spindler, VP of Intel’s Corporate Technology Group, and Anthony Ambrose, Director of Intel’s communication group, this IDF will be technically deeper than past shows, with an increased emphasis on the convergence of computing and communications. With the same theme as in the past, “Advancing the Digital Universe”, the show will go on the road this fall to five other international venues including Taipei, Tokyo, Moscow, Mumbai (India), and Shenzhen (mainland China). For anyone involved in designing hardware or software for Intel and compatible computers, this is an essential event. However, David Dickstein, from Intel PR expects attendance in San Jose to be flat, at around 4000, but given the state of the economy, it’s better than expected.

Historically, IDF has been considered one of the best technical trade shows, and that shouldn’t change this time. But there will be one new aspect, dictated by circumstance. Many people have wondered why Intel would schedule IDF during September 11th. A few years ago Intel struck a multi-year deal with the San Jose Convention Center, and the company elected to proceed with the show rather than try to reschedule or cancel. However, Intel will make some adjustments to the agenda to pay tribute to those whose lives were lost. Intel’s not alone — other conferences including Networld+Interop and Seybold are also being held that week.

According to Spindler, Intel will have over 200 hours of technical courses, with about half of the content focused on communications. This reflects both the accelerating convergence between computing and communications, and Intel’s desire to develop technologies and products in this area. About one-third of the coursework will be delivered by industry partners, with much more emphasis on software than in the past. You can get a good idea of the topics covered at IDF by checking out our exhaustive reporting of Spring IDF 2002, or looking at Intel’s IDF Fall 2002 page.

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